30 Cal Build

I'm beginning to see the 300 rum's velocity advantage as the 30 cal bullet selection is large enough to find one that can do the LR job, accuracy and velocity. One thing that puzzles me though, it seems as though 1000 yard precision shooters want their velocity in the 2950-3050 range, practically with any caliber, 6, 6.5, 7, 300 and 338? Why is this? Bullet technology aerodynamics? Velocity's above this may have more killing power, but accuracy wise this seems to be the window + or - 50 fps. Even the 50 bmg or 416 cal seem that it's about the optimal range. Anyone chime in on this observation, am I seeing it wrong?

I'm beginning to see the 300 rum's velocity advantage as the 30 cal bullet selection is large enough to find one that can do the LR job, accuracy and velocity. One thing that puzzles me though, it seems as though 1000 yard precision shooters want their velocity in the 2950-3050 range, practically with any caliber, 6, 6.5, 7, 300 and 338? Why is this? Bullet technology aerodynamics? Velocity's above this may have more killing power, but accuracy wise this seems to be the window + or - 50 fps. Even the 50 bmg or 416 cal seem that it's about the optimal range. Anyone chime in on this observation, am I seeing it wrong?

Barrel life and consistency. More often than not the most accurate loads will not be with max weight and/or max velocities and higher velocities mean more powder and thus less barrel life.

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I'm REALLY liking my new 30/375 S.I. Here's why: I think it is the perfect amount of capacity for a 30. You get great velocity with nearly 20 grains less powder than a RUM with much better barrel life. It holds 8-9 grains more powder than a 300 WM with no belt. It will fit in most magazines with the vld bullets. Brass is available and seems to be good quality and consistency so far (375 Ruger Parent). I get 3050' with my 218 grain SXR's, and 2950' with my 228's. It has one hole accuracy! Case life seems to be very good so far as there is very little body taper and a 40 degree shoulder.
The rifle is built on a BAT action with a 28" Krieger, Sendero contour barrel. I had 3, 300 RUM's, and they are a great round, but for the difference in velocity coupled with recoil, barrel life, case life, etc., for me it is a no briainer because I like to shoot a lot. Contact me if you want to build one and I'll help you out......Rich